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Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

Why Ford is Debuting New Hybrid and Diesel Taxis

By Mary Conway on June 17, 2018 - 10:46PM

Ford is releasing two new versions of taxis. One is a hybrid Fusion and the other is a diesel Transit Connect. Ford is optimizing two of the vehicles that it is already producing.

5 Things to Know About the 2019 Subaru WRX

By Denis Flierl on June 17, 2018 - 9:59AM

The 2019 Subaru WRX gets a few upgrades. Check out what’s new for 2019.

McLaren 720S Runs Rings Around the Lambo Huracan Performente

By Marc Stern on June 16, 2018 - 10:55PM

On paper, it looks as if the Lamborghini Huracan Performente should be the winner in a drag race, the reality just isn't the same.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV

Ideal Family Buys First Subaru Ascent; Is This Story Staged or Real?

By Denis Flierl on June 16, 2018 - 9:16AM

Subaru sells the first Ascent 3-Row to the ideal family. Is this story staged or real?

Russia Gets Rare 60th Anniversary Forester; Last 6-Speed Manual Ever

By Denis Flierl on June 16, 2018 - 6:32AM

Russia gets a rare 60th-anniversary edition Forester. Is this the last 6-speed manual ever?

How Quickly The World Will Move Toward EVs - International Forecast

By Armen Hareyan on June 15, 2018 - 10:16PM

The world's electric car flee will grow and this how fast it will grow according to this international forecast. Check out the global EV outlook.

Roadkill Powered by Dodge Returns for 2018 with More Legal Street Racing

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2018 - 5:14PM

Dodge has announced that the brand will be sponsoring the 4th consecutive Roadkill automotive festival in Metro Detroit on August 18th, with the main attractions once again being organized street racing, Dodge-themed displays and a massive Show-N-Shine field.

Projections on Ford Ranger U.S. sales 2019.

Projecting New 2019 Ford Ranger Sales - Will It Top Toyota Tacoma?

By John Goreham on June 15, 2018 - 2:29PM

Ford's new 2019 Ranger will be a big hit, but will Ford build enough to meet demand?

Vaughn Gittin Jr to Pilot EAA Military Tribute Mustang GT at Goodwood

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2018 - 12:50PM

For the 11th straight year, Ford Motor Company has designed an aeronautical-themed Mustang to be auctioned off as part of the annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, but before this car is sold to the highest bidder – drift champ Vaughn Gittin Jr will drive the car in this year’s Goodwood Hill Climb.

The Upcoming Rotary May Become the Most Successful, but You Won't Like It

By Max Marck on June 15, 2018 - 10:58AM

Mazda's screaming rotary engine has won the hearts of many enthusiasts, but it hasn't been much of a success commercially. Now, Martijn ten Brink, Mazda's Vice President of Sales and Customer Service said that the rotary may make a new entrance in 2019. For a number of reasons, the reintroduction of the "Wankel" rotary engine may be the most commercially successful, but Rotary lovers ought not get their hopes up.

Dual Battery Motors Power the VW Pikes Peak Hill Climb Challenger

By Marc Stern on June 15, 2018 - 12:21AM

With less than two weeks until the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, VW gave a bit more in-depth information about the electric racer's dual electric motors.

NSX Inspired 2019 Acura RDX Epitomizes Precision Crafted Performance

By Parks McCants on June 15, 2018 - 12:02AM

When Acura Engineering announced the exit of V6 power from their RDX SUV offering I had my doubts as to the benefits of turbocharging the best selling compact 2-row SUV in America.
Afterall, how sporty could a two row SUV be?

Will Ford Ranger owners want auto stop-start?

How Will Fans React To the New Ford Ranger's Auto Stop-Start Technology?

By John Goreham on June 14, 2018 - 5:13PM

The all-new Ranger modernizes a truck that Ford quit on before many recent advances. Will this new standard technology be seen as a feature or an annoyance?

3 Crucial Reasons Mazda is Everywhere in Motorsports and How You Could Get Paid to Race

By Max Marck on June 14, 2018 - 4:40PM

Mazda's typical buyer is not one obsessed with horsepower or cornering G's. The company's bread and butter comes from economical consumers, and to most, Mazda stands for simple, efficient commuters. It may come as some surprise then, to hear that more Mazdas are road-raced on any given weekend than any other manufacturer. Here are the three main reasons why Mazda has such a strong presence in the world of motorsports.

NASCAR Camaro ZL1 Teams Struggling after Daytona 500 Win

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2018 - 3:50PM

The first Chevrolet Camaro to compete in NASCAR’s big leagues got off to a great start, with Austin Dillon and his #3 ZL1 winning the Daytona 500, but since then, no Chevy team has won a points race, while Toyota and Ford drivers have won all of the other 14 races.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Overhead Teaser

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Details: What to Expect

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2018 - 1:35PM

Ford has shown off the upcoming Shelby GT500 Mustang from a variety of angles and it is widely expected that this new muscle car will pack a supercharged V8, but today, we look at what other features we can expect from what will likely be the highest performance factory-built Mustang ever.

Subaru Not Giving Up on Impreza, WRX/STI; Ascent is Brand’s New Love

By Denis Flierl on June 14, 2018 - 7:12AM

Subaru won’t be getting rid of Impreza and WRX/STI sedans, but the new 2019 Ascent is their new love.

Could this New Ford Police Hybrid SUV also be the Explorer Hybrid?

By Mary Conway on June 14, 2018 - 12:13AM

Ford has said that in the near future it will offer a hybrid or electrified version of all its vehicles. Ford is also unveiling its all-new Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid based on the Explorer platform. The Interceptor could show us what the Explorer Hybrid could eventually look like.

Prosecutors Charge Audi’s Stadler In Ongoing Diesel Investigation

By Marc Stern on June 13, 2018 - 11:08PM

For the last couple of years, Audi's chief Rupert Stadler has seemed to have had more than a little luck on his side as he managed to escape the ongoing diesel scandal. Monday the situation changed as prosecutors charged him.

Why Ford is Focusing on a Self-Driving Delivery Transit Connect Van

By Mary Conway on June 13, 2018 - 9:40PM

Ford is entering into a partnership with Postmates to test self-driving delivery vehicles. What Ford is hoping to learn during the testing phase.

5 Reasons Why the Dodge Durango SRT is the Perfect 3-Row SUV for Daily Driving

By Patrick Rall on June 13, 2018 - 6:34PM

The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT is the first proper high performance SUV from the modern muscle car brand and it arrives as the perfect 3-row vehicle for daily driving – with gobs of power, solid towing capabilities, a premium interior and the kind of handling performance you would expect from an SRT model.

F150 Raptor Prices Rise, but it Really Doesn't Matter

By Patrick Rall on June 13, 2018 - 12:19PM

The new Ford F-150 Raptor has proven to be incredibly popular with new-truck-shoppers, so it comes as little surprise that the Motor Company has once again increased the base pricing for the 450-horsepower off-road beast.

Play Our Tesla Trivia Game - Test Your Tesla Knowledge

By John Goreham on June 13, 2018 - 11:01AM

See how well you really know Tesla, its products, and its people. Play our trivia game.

A 14-Year-Old Mazda Miata May Be Better Than a New One

By Max Marck on June 13, 2018 - 10:38AM

Mazda's newest interpretation of their "Jinba Ittai" engineering philosophy for the Miata, which refers to perfect unity between a horse and rider, reflects this unity well enough that it had earned a slew of accolades, and made it onto the "Best Of" lists of a myriad magazines since it was released in 2016. However, there is an often-forgotten Mazda model from the early 2000's which may still have an edge over the new one: the factory-turbocharged Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata.

Tesla Tries To Address Autopilot's Fatal Flaw Ahead of Full Self Driving Update

By John Goreham on June 13, 2018 - 8:17AM

Tesla's Autopilot system has been involved in multiple crashes of Tesla cars with stationary objects. Here is what Tesla is trying to do to protect itself from liability and to protect its owners.

Watch 2019 Subaru Forester Go Where Others Fear [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 13, 2018 - 7:30AM

Watch the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester go where other SUVs fear. See why X MODE sets the small SUV apart from the rest.

GMC Enhances 2019 Yukon Line-Up with New Graphite Performance Package

By Mary Conway on June 12, 2018 - 10:54PM

GMC is dressing up its popular 2019 GMC Yukon with new Graphite editions. One Graphite edition is a performance package that could be a game changer.

2019 Shelby Super Snake Mustang Delivers 800 Horsepower

By Patrick Rall on June 12, 2018 - 5:41PM

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT got a new look and more power, so it comes as little surprise that the 2018 version of the Shelby Super Snake also gets a new look and more power – with the total output reaching a whopping 800 horsepower.

Tesla Announces Another Massive Layoff - This Time Thousands Of Workers

By John Goreham on June 12, 2018 - 5:07PM

Tesla announces a huge workforce reduction in its automotive division just days after a difficult shareholder meeting.

EV Owners' Verdict on EV Battery Life Expectancy

By Armen Hareyan on June 12, 2018 - 5:05PM

At what mileage/kilometers on the odometer would you all deem EV is getting old? "Ultimately I am curious what the life expectancy is on one of these vehicles. I know you can continuously replace EV Battery Cells as they go bad rather than changing the entire battery pack," asks one Kia Soul EV owner in one of the popular electric car groups on Facebook, which actively discussed EV battery life expectancy.

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